Raphael Abiola

Education: B.Tech Hons in Computer Science, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State (2011-2015), Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Football Writer at Stakegains (2016-2018), Content Editor at Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023), Sports Editor at Sports Brief (2023-2024), Sports Editor at Briefly News (2024-present).

Awards: Opera News Joint Best Performing Editor - Article Review, Q3-2022

Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@briefly.co.za.

2640 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Mamelodi Sundowns mourn the death of Ex Bafana Bafana star, send tribute to family

Football

a year ago

Cardoso opens up on the only blemish in Sundowns' performance in Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Mamelodi Sundowns join Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates in Nedbank Cup quarterfinals

Football

a year ago

South African defender alongside ex Bafana Bafana star die in car accident, Mzansi mourns

Football

a year ago

South African coach blasts referee after AmaZulu FC were knocked out of Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Gaston Sirino impresses as Kaizer Chiefs secure last eight place in Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs confirm major exit ahead of Chippa United clash in Nedbank Cup

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the departure of one of their top players ahead of their mouthwatering tie against Chippa United in the second round of the Nedbank Cup.

Nasreddine Nabi states what Kaizer Chiefs fans are tired of ahead of Chippa clash

Football

a year ago

Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi has stated what Kaizer Chiefs supporters are tired of ahead of Amakhosi clash with Chippa United in the Nedbank Cup.

Nedbank Cup: Cardoso lists nine Mamelodi Sundowns stars ruled out due to injury

Football

a year ago

Portuguese tactician Miguel Cardoso has listed nine Mamelodi Sundowns stars who are ruled out of their important tie with Mpheni Home Defenders in the Nedbank Cup.

Riveiro coy on giving updates on Saleng, other players ahead of Baroka clash

Football

a year ago

Jose Riveiro has remained coy on giving updates on Monnapule Saleng and other Orlando Pirates injured stars ahead of Baroka tie in the Nedbank Cup this weekend.

Miguel Cardoso states why he can't blame Sundowns players for their loss against TS Galaxy

Football

a year ago

Portuguese tactician Miguel Cardoso has explained why he cannot blame Mamelodi Sundowns players for their 1-0 loss against TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership.

Pirates star Relebohile Mofokeng gifted brand new expensive car worth over R270k

Football

a year ago

Orlando Pirates forward Relebohile Mofokeng has received a brand new car worth over R270,000 after being named the South African Sportsperson of the Year.

Cardoso explains why Sundowns lost to TS Galaxy, comments on title race with Pirates

Football

a year ago

Miguel Cardoso has explained why Mamelodi Sundowns lost to TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership, and also talked about the title race with Orlando Pirates.

How much Du Plessis made compared to Strickland after retaining UFC middleweight title

Sports

a year ago

South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis has made huge sum of money from his fight against American MMA superstar Sean Strickland in the UFC middleweight title bout.

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates interested in signing South African striker

Football

a year ago

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates are reportedly interested in signing a South African striker from lower division in the next summer transfer window.

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